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  • Thanks for stopping by. My name is Kevin La Presle and Icon Exposures is the home of my wedding photography business. You can see my more of my work and learn more about my wedding photography on my website as well as my blog.

    Simply put, photographing weddings brings me joy. I'm passionate about taking care of my couples and exceeding their expectations. My photography has a look and feel to it and if you like what you see, poke around. Call or write if you have any questions, I always enjoy talking about photographing weddings.

    Icon Exposures: warm, intimate and natural photography for people in love.

Punkins…

Our neighbors, Erik and Megan invited us over for dinner and pumpkin carving. They’re such great friends and their family is such a blessing to our lives. They have two kids; Colby, age 2 and Bennett, 3 months old. Colby can throw 90 mph fastballs, leap tall buildings and is indestructible. Pure boy. Bennett is the sweetest little guy, a little bean that’s so pure and innocent. Anyhow, the Pretty One and I strolled over (we’ve worn a path between our two homes) and watched the kids, Erik and Colby, carve pumpkins. It’s times like these that I wish I could remember what it was like when our kids were that age. Time rips by without regard for our wishes or desires, it’s a train blowing through town and it’s not stopping for anyone… Anyhow the kids came out just fine, apparently my ability to recollect pumpkin carving has no bearing on what kind of person they turn out to be. I couldn’t be more proud of them.

So, as usual, I am rambling. Here are some pictures of a couple of wonderful, innocent kids. One hasn’t a care in the world, all he wants is to be held. The other’s only concern is his pumpkin and fireman costume. Here’s to being a kid and being loved by those around you, it doesn’t get any better.

It's Halloween

Getting Busy

Getting Busy

Very scary....

Very scary....

Colby, Bennett and Megan

Colby, Bennett and Megan

No comment needed...

No comment needed...

Too bad he's not having fun

Too bad he's not having fun

Just chillin'...

Just chillin'...

The final inspection

The final inspection

Megan holding Bennett

Megan holding Bennett

Suzanne and Michael, the wedding…

What a great day. Suzanne and Michael’s wedding in Pescadero. Summer on the coast, happy people everywhere. Love in the air, family, friends, food, drink, music… How does it get any better?

This is why I love what I do. I’m a sucker for this romance stuff, (I always get choked up during the father-daughter dance…. Someday that will be me and my angel) There is so much joy and love where ever you look. Anyhow, as much as I love doing this, I couldn’t have done it without Jo Ann. (Understatement of the year…) I love shooting weddings with her, she’s so gifted. I can’t believe I ever shot a wedding without her…

Anyhow, as I’m writing this, the Pretty One and I just ticked off another year. We’ve been married 28 years (and a few days now) and as I watch Michael dip Suzanne for “The Kiss” I am so honored to be there. I know where this goes, I’ve seen this movie before and I’m so excited for them. I think marriage is a roller coaster. There’s the wait in line, wishing it would get here soon. The boring part where you’re slowly pulled uphill, waiting for the fun stuff. Then the rush of wind in your face as you crest the top and scream for joy. You’re flying along, having the time of your life when suddenly  that hard turn that comes out of nowhere and snaps you around. Once, twice, taking you places you didn’t imagine. Some you like, some you don’t. But you stick it out and eventually the ride comes back around to where you started and that’s when she kisses you and you know that getting on this ride was the right thing to do.

And you never want to get off.

Thanks for letting me ramble. Here are a few images from their day.

welcome

welcome

some details

some details

an invitation

an invitation

One of the nicest guys you will ever meet

One of the nicest guys you will ever meet

Could she be any prettier? Any nicer?

Could she be any prettier? Any nicer?
His and hers...

His and hers...

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Needs no comment...

That's love.

That's love.

The reception

The reception

The happy couple

The happy couple

Good times

Good times

Does anyone else hear Etta James signing "At Last"?

Does anyone else hear Etta James signing "At Last"?

Thanks for letting me be a part of your day.

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We Need This…

ALMOST THREE MONTHS!!!

Since the last time I updated my blog. Since then I’ve gotten to do a bunch ‘o cool stuff, but you’d never ever know it, because I’m lame when it comes to this stuff.

I suck at updating my blog. But I saw this and thought what better reason to break out of my slump. Although it has nothing to do with weddings, love, couples, hanky-panky or photography it should put a smile on your face. Enjoy and thanks for sticking around.

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Suzanne and Michael with help from Ernest and Luna…

I’m the lucky guy that gets to shoot Suzanne and Michael’s wedding this September. They’re getting married at a friend’s farm near the coast and it’s going to be amazing. How can it not be? Look at them. We shot the engagement pictures in their backyard with the help of Luna and Ernest, two very good dogs. The dogs behaved better than Suzanne and Michael; hard to be a serious photographer when the two of them are constantly making each other laugh, kissing, holding hands… They have too much fun together. Anyhow, we left the backyard and went to the Yuba River, then it was off to California’s oldest covered bridge. Along the way, I saw this old building next to a field and the light looked so warm and inviting. I asked if we could stop and get some pictures and that’s where the last couple were shot. They are so perfect for each other, it’s going to be a joy being around them. Enjoy these for now, I’ll put up some more in the next week or so. Thanks Suzanne and Michael for being so much fun to be around.

Good dog...

Suzanne and Michael

Suzanne and Michael

Suzanne and Michael

“How delicious is the winning of a kiss at love’s beginning.”  I think this quote by Thomas Campbell sums up this last picture.

He doesn't look too happy...

As always, I appreciate you stopping by. Thanks!